Certificate III in Warehousing Operations

A general qualification for the Warehousing and Storage Industry. Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as aligned at AQF Level 3.

Performance of a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.

A successful assessment outcome for a total of 18units of competency comprising:

2core units listed below

plus

16 elective units which may be taken from the elective units listed below, or up to 3 units may be drawn with appropriate contextualisation from qualifications at the same level or one higher in this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites specified are complied with.

Dispatch Clerks verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing goods, prepare goods for dispatch, arrange clearance and collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and arrange shipment of cargo for export. They may lead a dispatch team for a warehouse.

Forklift Driver

Forklift Drivers load and drive forklifts to shift and stack bales, cartons, containers, crates and pallets of goods. They carry out pre-operational checks and ensure compliance with the safe lifting capacity of the machinery. Their job is often combined with another, such as a Storeperson or driver. The forklift driver would also be required to obtain a licence from respective state regulators.

General Warehouse Operator

General Warehouse Operators perform a broad range of duties in a small warehouse, from receiving and checking stores to moving goods into and out of the warehouse. They may pick, pack and stow stock and operate equipment and perform a broad range of tasks covering receipt, dispatch and stock control.

Grain Handler

Grain Handlers use harvest equipment and machinery to unload grain-carrying trucks at a silo. They may also apply grain protection procedures, conduct weighbridge operations, monitor storage facilities, and use specialised load shifting equipment in a grain storage facility.

Storepersons receive, check, store, move and dispatch goods coming into, or going out of, stores or warehouses. They pick, pack and stow stock and operate equipment such as forklifts and order pickers. They may specialise in receiving, dispatch or products (e.g.: dangerous goods).

This sector covers the establishment and maintenance of procedures, records, and regulations for commercial activities. For qualifications relating to specific aspects of business administration, use the headings Governance, Human Resource Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Purchasing and Procurement, Quality Auditing, or Recordkeeping.

Business Services

This sector covers the activities necessary for the effective operation of a business. For qualifications relating to this industry, use the headings Advertising and Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, Customer Service, Financial Services, Industrial Relations, Legal Administration, or Small Business.

Purchasing and Procurement

This sector covers the activities involved in obtaining goods and services, from the preparation and processing of a requisition through to receipt and approval of the invoice for payment.

Transport

This sector covers the transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, the movement of passengers by road, rail, air and water transportation, as well as support activities that are related to each mode of transportation. For qualifications relating to this industry, use the headings Automotive Industry, Aviation, Logistics, Maritime, Rail Transport, Road Transport, or Warehousing and Storage.

Warehousing and Storage

This sector covers the provision of storage for goods or merchandise prior to their use, distribution, or sale. These facilities take responsibility for storing the goods and keeping them secure.

This RTO is eligible to offer VET FEE-HELP loans. VET FEE-HELP is a loan from the Australian Government that helps pay your course fees. VET FEE-HELP loans have to be paid back once you begin earning over a certain amount. Even though you may not have to pay anything upfront, you should take into consideration your full VET FEE-HELP loan amount.

Subject to the passage of legislation, VET Student Loans will commence on 1 January 2017, replacing the current VET FEE‑HELP scheme, which will cease on 31 December 2016.

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